I spotted this on another forum and thought it was something to watch for.


http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/...a-mule-next-nsx

 

I've seen that article. It should be something to watch out for in the next few months.

 

Yep... how wonderful is that... and clever too. Simular to what Mazda did with the current MX5 when it was in preproduction putting RX8 body panels on it. Under that FrakenS2000 is a Vtec or I-Vtec V-10 with SH-AWD.......... delicious.......

I do think that it is very interesting (and flattering) that they decided to create such a monstrosity using S2000-esqe body panels.


From the photos though.... what can we tell about the NS-X replacement?

A. Dimention wise.. it is about a foot longer and about 6-8 inches wider than an S2000. It will also have a higher cowl then the S2000 to accomidate that huge engine.

B. The exhaust is forced up and into the corners of the car..... that would be for 2 reasons...
1. The SH-AWD and short rear overhang leave little room for piping reroutes..
2. Possibility of a diffuser in conjuntion with Venturi tunnels would make placing the exhaust in the normal location bad aerodynamically

C. The car (due to a low placement of the drive system to give a lower polar moment of inertia) is actually lower than a stock S2000 ride height.

Also note the increased size of both the rotors and calipers, as well as functional air inlets to cool the front brakes in the bumper.

..... I want to hear it!!

 

THats thing is ugly as piss!!!!!

 

Right, but it will most likely look nothing like that when it's done.

It's just a disguise.

 

God I hope so, it looks like they took an S and added a back seat and then put stupid looking exhaust pipe on it

 

Its just a test mule Matt... its ok.. trust me.. if that was going to be something serious... you KNOW I would be raising hell...*Ahem-CR-Ahem*

 

I think it's kinda cute.